Hawk Fire Expands; Washoe Evacuations Rise

The Hawk Fire outside Reno, Nevada has grown to about 10,000 to 10,500 acres and remains uncontained as strong winds push its spread. Approximately 14,000 residents have been evacuated, with Washoe County declaring a state of emergency. Evacuation zones now include the Somersett community, areas north of Somersett Parkway to Robb Drive, and neighborhoods north of West 7th Street toward North McCarran Boulevard. Major road closures remain in effect: U.S. 395 northbound closed Parr Boulevard to Red Rock Road; southbound closures extend beyond Red Rock, with off-ramps between Red Rock Road and Parr Boulevard closed for southbound traffic. Officials say structures have burned and hospitals are evacuating patients as a precaution; residents are urged to monitor PerimeterMap and Nevada 511 for updates and to keep clear of emergency routes. Responders are actively working to protect lives and property, and public safety officials advise avoiding affected corridors and relying on official updates for the latest evacuation zones and closures.